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Religious Context of Early Christianity: A Guide To Graeco-Roman Religions
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Religious Context of Early Christianity: A Guide To Graeco-Roman Religions
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Hans-Josef Klauck
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| Series | Studies of the New Testament and Its World |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:544 |
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| Category/Genre | The Early church
Church history
Biblical studies |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780567089434
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| Classifications | Dewey:270.1 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
T.& T.Clark Ltd
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| Publication Date |
1 April 2003 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This is a uniquely well-informed and comprehensive guide to the world of religion in the Graeco-Roman environment of early Christianity. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, the volume paints a carefully nuanced portrait of the Christians' religious context. Besides describing ordinary domestic and civic religion and popular belief (including astrology, divination and 'magic'), there is extended discussion of mystery cults, ruler and emperor cults, the religious dimensions of philosophy, and Gnosticism. A valuable textbook for advanced students, as well as an authoritative reference work for scholars.
Author Biography
Dr. Hans-Josef Klauck is Professor of New Testament Exegesis, University of Munich, Germany.
Reviews"This is an extraordinary bibliographic and scholarly resource. Readers looking for a conspectus on the religious context of early Christianity need search no further than this book."
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